Wheel weight ratings

[RankRam]

First of all Steve thanks for the new category towing and hauling.

I'm gonna keep this post short instead of getting into the details.

I would like to know how you more expirenced guy's feel about running your wheels at about 500# over their rated amount.

Wheels are rated @ 3100#


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99 2500 QC SB 4x4 5sp 3. 54 LSD 285/75/16 Rancho 9000s A. R. E. Camper Shell etc. etc.

 

[Guest00]

what are the tires rated at??? 3042# ??????

I dont think I would exceed either wheel or tire ratings. criminal and or civil liability.

 

[RankRam]

J the tires are rated at 3340lbs.

I know it's not right to exceed these ratings but everyone I've spoken with say this is common with slide-in campers. I'm not comfortable with this but I can't be the only one in this situation.

 

[Gonzo 1066]

I have about 110,000 loaded miles on my 95 2500. I carry a 10' Alpinlite camper and pull a 7 to 8000# trailer behind. I did change the wheels to Alcoas and run BFG 285's I have not had a wheel failure even though I am in excess or the loaded wheel rating. My new rig is a 3500 and handles the load MUCH better. I have seen the American Racing wheel split on a truck with a similar load. . = there is a differnce in wheels.

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1995 2500 5 spd bombed. 2001 ETH 3500 stock. 1972 1066 International Harvester 414 ci diesel pulling tractor.
GONZO

 

[RankRam]

Robert thanks, this is the kind of reply I was looking for. I would also like to know if you have had any problems with law enforcement checking your rig.
Thanks in advance.....